Little Books of Guidance
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What Do We Mean by 'God'?
by Keith Ward
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
Language about God is something like the language of poetry-intended not to increase our information about the world-we know facts about the world already-but to evoke in us a certain attitude or way of looking at things or feeling about things. What sort of view of the world, then, is language about God trying to convey? Keith Ward suggests it is that the world is an expression of a reality beyond it. In this book, he unpacks the meaning of the word God and explains why we need to get rid of the crude and unhelpful assumptions that still abound.
This is a book for all who are curious about how God, and God's actions, can be understood today.
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The Way of Love
by Church Publishing
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
Following Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's call to follow "The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Filled Life" each of these seven little books will provide an entry point to the novice who wishes to learn more about how to begin a practice of turning to Christ, learning about the faith, prayer, worship, the sharing of gifts with others (bless), being a disciple (go), and rest (take time for self-care). Gleaning from the wisdom of CPI authors, each little book will offer excerpts from well-known titles already published in a short, accessible format.
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The Way of Love
by Church Publishing
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
Following Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's call to follow "The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Filled Life" each of these seven little books will provide an entry point to the novice who wishes to learn more about how to begin a practice of turning to Christ, learning about the faith, prayer, worship, the sharing of gifts with others (bless), being a disciple (go), and rest (take time for self-care).
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The Way of Love: Turn
by Various Authors
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
Following Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's call to follow "The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Filled Life" each of these seven little books will provide an entry point to the novice who wishes to learn more about how to begin a practice of turning to Christ, learning about the faith, prayer, worship, the sharing of gifts with others (bless), being a disciple (go), and rest (take time for self-care). Gleaning from the wisdom of CPI authors, each little book will offer excerpts from well-known titles already published in a short, accessible format.
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The Way of Love
by Church Publishing
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
Following Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's call to follow "The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Filled Life" each of these seven little books will provide an entry point to the novice who wishes to learn more about how to begin a practice of turning to Christ, learning about the faith, prayer, worship, the sharing of gifts with others (bless), being a disciple (go), and rest (take time for self-care). Gleaning from the wisdom of CPI authors, each little book will offer excerpts from well-known titles already published in a short, accessible format.
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The Way of Love
by Church Publishing
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
Following Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's call to follow "The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Filled Life" each of these seven little books will provide an entry point to the novice who wishes to learn more about how to begin a practice of turning to Christ, learning about the faith, prayer, worship, the sharing of gifts with others (bless), being a disciple (go), and rest (take time for self-care). Gleaning from the wisdom of CPI authors, each little book will offer excerpts from well-known titles already published in a short, accessible format.
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The Way of Love
by Church Publishing
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
Following Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's call to follow "The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Filled Life" each of these seven little books will provide an entry point to the novice who wishes to learn more about how to begin a practice of turning to Christ, learning about the faith, prayer, worship, the sharing of gifts with others (bless), being a disciple (go), and rest (take time for self-care). Gleaning from the wisdom of CPI authors, each little book will offer excerpts from well-known titles already published in a short, accessible format.
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What About Sex?
by Tobias Stanislas Haller
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
• Deals with how we use our bodies sexually and holistically in contemporary culture.
• Includes discussions of all sexual orientations.
What About Sex? provides a moral compass to navigate the changing landscape of sex and sexuality. Dealing with the Bible, evolving traditions and customs, and the findings of science and psychology, Haller endeavors to inform and guide rather than lay down the law. This book is not about what goes where or who does what to whom, but about what it means to be an embodied person with responsibilities both to oneself and others.
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What Is Christianity?
A Little Book of Guidance
by Rowan Williams
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
• Esteemed former leader of the Anglican Communion distills the essence of the Christian faith.
• Overview from a scholar and pastor.
With clarity and insight, the former Archbishop of Canterbury takes the reader to the heart of what Christianity means for those who practice it and the hope it offers to the world at large. A book for all who wonder what the Christian faith is all about, and what difference it really makes.
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Who Is My Neighbor?
A Little Book of Guidance
by Samira Izadi Page
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
• Part of the group of Little Books that focus on social justice and faith.
• Written by an immigrant who is also an Episcopal priest and now helps refuges find a new home in American.
We live amidst the largest mass migration in human history. God has chosen to use the Church, the Body of Christ, to be the instrument of Christ's healing and restorative love in the world. The restorative and healing work of Christ can be accomplished when each Christian is moved by compassion to see and love the neighbor. Who is My Neighbor? puts a human face on a politically charged issue: refugees. It tells stories about refugees to challenge us all to reconsider our definition of "neighbor."
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How to Be a Disciple and Digital
by Karekin M. Yarian
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
Social media has become a virtual world in which all manner of human communities are being formed, including many centered on prayer, faith, and spirituality. But with the benefits also come liabilities in terms of attentiveness vs. distraction, self-assertion, consumption, and anonymity-all enemies of healthy community.
How to Be a Disciple and Digital provides a framework for an ethic of social media community to help foster the growth and stability of prayerful spiritual communities online.
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How Can Anyone Read the Bible?
A Little Book of Guidance
by L. William Countryman
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
Offers basic information to make the Bible less formidable to beginning readers.
Author is a preeminent Biblical scholar and prominent retired Episcopalian seminary professor.
In How Can Anyone Read the Bible? preeminent biblical scholar Bill Countryman provides a basic introduction for those with little knowledge about the Bible that aims to provide an easy point of entry into engagement with Scripture.
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What Is Evangelism?
A Little Book of Guidance
by Patricia M. Lyons
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
• An engaging, entertaining, faithful and contagious Episcopal vision for sharing the Christian faith.
• Taps into the Episcopal Church's priorities and "The Way of Love".
Readers will find in this book a strong and uplifting argument that the Episcopal Church's theology, sacramental ministry, and commitment to social justice have an essential role to play in mainline Christianity and in the public square. This book will help readers to understand that what it means to be an Episcopalian and how evangelism is a fruit of that identity, not a mere marketing strategy or an end in itself. This book is an approachable and inspiring presentation of the theological rationale and resource for sharing the faith as well as an argument that sharing the faith increases our own.
It addresses basic questions that are buzzing in the church today and lays out a series of stories from faith communities across the Episcopal Church, both physical and digital ministries.
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How Do I Pray?
A Little Book of Guidance
by Sir John Pritchard
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
Our lives are increasingly overscheduled, multi-tasking, and hectic. For everyone who could use more than 24 hours in a day (that is, most of us), John Pritchard explores the art and power of prayer and explains how to slow down enough to hear what God wants to say to us. A book for all who are curious about how to become more in tune with the Spirit.
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How Can I Care for Creation?
A Little Book of Guidance
by Stephanie McDyre Johnson
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
Primer for faithfully engaging in the care of creation.
Accessible and useful for everyday life.
Care and justice for all creation is a core value of The Episcopal Church and part of the Jesus Movement. As part of our baptismal covenant and our prayers, we are called to love and care for God's creation. This book is a simple guide to caring for creation in everyday life.
The Episcopal Church has been engaged in environmental ministries for over four decades as a moral and ethical voice, encouraging a deep love of the earth. As climate change becomes an even more pressing issue and localized environmental injustices increase, how can we continue and strengthen this faith-based environmental effort as a central tenant of the Jesus Movement?
This book is a short primer on how individuals can faithfully engage in care of creation. From suggestions for deepening spiritual practices to personal actions to advocacy in the public sphere, readers will be inspired and empowered to place the care of God's earth at the center of their ministry.
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Why Go to Church?
A Little Book of Guidance
by C. K. Robertson
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
Easy to read; short book on a key topic for seekers.
Distinguished author who knows the church from the inside and out.
In an age where people increasingly spend their weekends anywhere but in a place of worship, it is important to ask why anyone should go to church. In Why Go to Church? Robertson addresses the top reasons for not attending and goes further to explore how church participation can enhance one's life on so many levels.
Essential reading for those who have thought about going to church, are thinking about going back to church, and even those who go to church regularly but want to attain a deeper worship experience.
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Who Was Jesus?
A Little Book of Guidance
by James D. G. Dunn
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
• Author distills a life-time of biblical research into an easy-to-understand survey of Jesus' life, his mission, and his self-understanding.
• Both introduction and source of new insights.
Renowned New Testament scholar James Dunn investigates what is known about the historical Jesus and the reasons for his enormous impact-then and now.
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The Way of Love
by Church Publishing
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
Following Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's call to follow "The Way of Love: Practices for a Jesus-Filled Life" each of these seven little books will provide an entry point to the novice who wishes to learn more about how to begin a practice of turning to Christ, learning about the faith, prayer, worship, the sharing of gifts with others (bless), being a disciple (go), and rest (take time for self-care). Gleaning from the wisdom of CPI authors, each little book will offer excerpts from well-known titles already published in a short, accessible format.
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What Does It Mean to Be Holy Whole?
A Little Book of Guidance
by Timothy F. Sedgwick
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
We think of holy people as spiritual seekers, but holiness is more than being in touch with the holy. What is holiness all about? What is wholeness of life? What are practices of love? What is spirituality all about? What is worship all about? Life, according to Timothy Sedgwick, is not a series of experiences or a search for increasing novelty. Rather, there is a more fundamental desire to be whole which characterizes our human experience. This is what Christian faith is all about. It takes practice. It takes community. It takes time. It is a life of loss and love, lament and joy. And, in short, this is what holiness is about: It is a way of life Christians call grace and salvation.
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Why Suffering?
A Little Book of Guidance
by Ian S. Markham
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
The three chapters of Why Suffering? attempt to provide a gentle exploration of how we can respond to a complex issue that has baffled and bothered humanity throughout the ages: Why does a good, all-powerful, and loving God permit evil and suffering? The opening chapter examines the challenge in some depth, while the two additional chapters set forth a Christian response that is grounded in the disclosure of God in Christ on the cross.
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Making Money Holy
A Little Book of Guidance
by Demi Prentiss
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
A challenge to live out our faith through the way we spend and share our financial resources Money has edged out sex as the forbidden topic of conversation in both secular and religious circles. Why do we think of money as shameful, whether we have lots or none at all? How can we in the church engage the topic of money in ways that are liberating and life-giving? How might we choose to deal with money in a way that is grounded in love? How do we understand money as holy? How do we recognize "enough?" Demi Prentiss shares why she believes, "we can come to understand the highest use of money as a tool for sharing God's grace and for shaping the manifestations of God's reign here on earth."
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How Can I Live Peacefully With Justice?
A Little Book of Guidance
by Mike Angell
Part of the Little Books of Guidance series
Explores way Christian individuals and communities can cultivate peace both locally and on a global scale.
Peace can seem so very far away, whether we are watching news of atrocities committed in other countries or we encounter the violence in our own neighborhoods. Mike Angell engages peace as more than an absence of conflict. Peace, following the Christian tradition, is more concrete. It must be planted, tended, and grown in our own hearts and in the world. This book explores ways individuals and Christian communities can cultivate peace personally, locally, and on a global scale. Non-violence is a core value of The Episcopal Church and integral the Jesus Movement's focus on reconciliation. As part of our baptismal covenant to strive for justice and peace among all people, we are called to be models of reconciliation and peace towards our neighbors. This book is a simple guide for building peace when the streets around us are filled with anger and violence.
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